County staff propose RFS and organics RFP to accelerate solid-waste planning

Feb 9, 2026

Staff proposed a request-for-solutions (RFS) to gather ideas for county infrastructure and a funded RFP for an organics management plan (food-waste), backed by a $60,000 grant. The RFS aims to compress study and procurement timelines for post-2028 landfill planning.

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County staff briefed the committee on next steps for solid-waste planning as the current landfill contract term approaches its end. Staff recommended issuing a Request for Solutions (RFS) to solicit high-level input on facilities and programs that would help the county meet diversion goals, followed by a formal RFP process for concrete scope and cost estimates.

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